CARTHAGE JR. HIGH SCHOOL
CARTHAGE JR. HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CARTHAGE R-IX school district, located in CARTHAGE, MO with about 719 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, CARTHAGE JR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Carthage Junior High School, located at 714 S. Main Street in Carthage, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Carthage R-9 School District. Dedicated to the development of students during their critical middle-level years, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that prepares learners for the transition to high school. The facility is situated in the heart of Carthage, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, community-centered education for local youth.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, blending core curriculum requirements with opportunities for personal and extracurricular growth. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s official website, students and families can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and faculty communications. Overall, Carthage Junior High strives to foster a positive school culture that encourages student engagement, academic excellence, and the development of essential life skills.
For more information, contact CARTHAGE JR. HIGH at (417) 359-7050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CARTHAGE, MO 64836-1651
(417) 359-7050
CARTHAGE JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CARTHAGE, MO with about 719 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CARTHAGE R-IX
- Total Students:
- 719
- Teachers:
- 48.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 719 students
- White
- 56.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.